Max Verstappen Drops Huge Bombshell Over Red Bull With Latest F1 Statement
The multi-year deal keeps the Dutchman at Red Bull till 2028, and in a sport like F1, 4-year long deals are rare. The deal earns him a whopping $50 plus million a year; truly a mega amount for a mega star! And it’s surely too soon to talk about Verstappen’s future, but he has already given us a glimpse into his mindset.
Firstly, Verstappen quickly denied ever being part of Formula 1 in a technical or team role. The Red Bull man does not have any motivation for roles he does not feel would be enjoyable. And staying true to his competitive nature, the Dutchman might stick to racing, but in a different competition.
Max Verstappen Drops Huge Bombshell Over Red Bull With Latest F1 Statement
Perhaps the most shocking revelation of all was his wish to not continue beyond his current contract. Elaborating on the same, he said, “I haven’t decided yet what I’ll do after 2028. Maybe I’ll stop. I’ve been in Formula 1 since I was 17 years old, that’s a long time. I’ve had many seasons in F1 already. Maybe I want to do something different.”
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It’s too soon to worry about Verstappen leaving the paddock, but we might still see him behind a race car. Still undecided about where his future lies, Verstappen added, “I want to do other types of races – long-distance races, for example. Or Maybe by then I’ll be tired of travelling all the time. Maybe I want a simpler life and just do the races I like.”
Max Verstappen Drops Huge Bombshell Over Red Bull With Latest F1 Statement
The multi-year deal keeps the Dutchman at Red Bull till 2028, and in a sport like F1, 4-year long deals are rare. The deal earns him a whopping $50 plus million a year; truly a mega amount for a mega star! And it’s surely too soon to talk about Verstappen’s future, but he has already given us a glimpse into his mindset.
Firstly, Verstappen quickly denied ever being part of Formula 1 in a technical or team role. The Red Bull man does not have any motivation for roles he does not feel would be enjoyable. And staying true to his competitive nature, the Dutchman might stick to racing, but in a different competition.
Max Verstappen Drops Huge Bombshell Over Red Bull With Latest F1 Statement
Perhaps the most shocking revelation of all was his wish to not continue beyond his current contract. Elaborating on the same, he said, “I haven’t decided yet what I’ll do after 2028. Maybe I’ll stop. I’ve been in Formula 1 since I was 17 years old, that’s a long time. I’ve had many seasons in F1 already. Maybe I want to do something different.”
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It’s too soon to worry about Verstappen leaving the paddock, but we might still see him behind a race car. Still undecided about where his future lies, Verstappen added, “I want to do other types of races – long-distance races, for example. Or Maybe by then I’ll be tired of travelling all the time. Maybe I want a simpler life and just do the races I like.”
